Originally Posted by HondaSpeedaX
So I'm thinkin that if I get a chunk of cash that I may upgrade my system again. My current system is a Panasonic deck, JL Audio TR 6.5 components, JL Audio TR 6x9 rears, Alpine T220 amp, JL Audio WO 10" sub. I like JL Audio, but I'm also a big fan of Alpine in my friends WRX. So lemme know what you think of the two setups I conjured up. They're both gonna use the same Alpine CDA-9856 head unit.
Alpine
MRP-F450 4/3/2 Ch Amp $350.00
MRP-M650 Sub Amp $300.00
SPS-171A 6.5" Components $220.00
SPS-69C3 6x9" Coaxials $140.00
SBR-S122V 12" Type R Sub $380.00
JL Audio
CS113RG-W1v2
Slash 500/1 Sub Amp
Slash 300/4 4 Ch Amp
VR650-CSi 6.5" Component Set
VR690-CXi 6x9" 2-ways
Lemme know what ya think.
I can't say I like either...
The JL components/co-ax don't impress me that much. Why you are willing to spend 380 on a top of the line sub from alpine, and then buy JL's entry W1 doesn't make sense. Your brand loyalty is going to yield you sub par results.
If it was me, I'd keep things a bit more simple - high power 4 channel amp, single subwoofer and a pair of nice components. That way you can get higher quality gear and it takes up less space - this approach has always worked for me...